U.S. imports of Mustard Seeds (SITC 22262) totaled $4.7M in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Mustard Seeds paid $25K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.53% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMustard seeds enter US commerce as an oilseed crop used for condiment manufacturing, spice grinding, and cold-pressed mustard oil production. FDA oversight applies at the port of entry, and shipments must meet phytosanitary requirements administered by USDA APHIS. Yellow (white), brown, and oriental varieties are traded under this heading, with each commanding different price points in the specialty food and industrial oil markets. Importers should confirm variety specifications in commercial documentation to avoid classification disputes at entry.
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237 import shipments a month
Yes. USDA APHIS enforces phytosanitary requirements for imported seeds, and shipments may be subject to inspection or treatment to prevent the introduction of plant pests. A phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country is typically required.
All three varieties fall under the same SITC heading, but buyers and customs brokers should document the specific variety in commercial invoices because end-use applications — condiment manufacturing versus industrial oil extraction — can affect admissibility review and labeling requirements under FDA rules.
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Basic heading 22262 · $4.7M of $3.8B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and India together supply 100% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $56.1M of Mustard Seeds and exported $6.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.